John Henry Gause, Jr
Passed: November 12, 2019
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John Henry Gause, Jr
Passed: November 12, 2019
Obituary
John Henry Gause, Jr., age 71 of Buckeye, AZ died November 12, 2019, in Buckeye, AZ. He was born January 31, 1948, in Washington, DC to Lucille (Livingston) and John Henry Gause, Sr. John enlisted in the US Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He worked at the National Institute of Health in Washington, DC for 40 years until he retired in 2011. He was a Past Master in the Masonic Pythagoras Lodge No. 9 in the District of Columbia.
Loving and giving, John believed in giving roses to people while they were still alive. He looked out for his family and friends and would often send money if someone was in need. In 2012 he retired to Arizona in order to be near his family. He loved to go to the casino and enjoyed visits to Costco and Sam’s Club where he would flirt with the ladies giving out samples. He was so pleasant that everyone greeted him by name when they saw him coming. He often said that he had many acquaintances and a few good friends. He had a great sense of humor and was a master storyteller. He delighted in sharing his stories even if you had heard them many times before. He was a man of God, served as an altar boy in his youth and attended the Baptist church later in his life. His passing will leave a void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.
John is survived by his son, Tyrone Gause-Timms and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John H. Gause, Sr. and mother, Lucille Livingston-Gause.
A visitation will be held at 4:00 pm, followed by a service at 5:00 pm, Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
5 responses to John Henry Gause, Jr
Cynthia Thompson says:
November 20, 2019
My heartfelt condolences go out to you. It has been an honor to serve your family.
Barbara Timms says:
November 21, 2019
Pops, as I am writing this the rain is pouring, something you never liked when it rained…but yet somehow I feel it is only making yourself present and letting us know that you are here with us. Thank you for all your love and being a part of your life. Your kind nature and humorous sayings will forever be with us. Love you always and forever.
Barbara “Ann”
Nancy Perry says:
November 22, 2019
So very sorry Tyrone for the loss of your Father, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Nancy Perry
Sandra Bowles says:
April 10, 2020
Dear Tyrone,
I am so sorry to learn about John’s passing! I had been trying to contact him and did not know why the phone number I have was disconnected. I made several attempts to contact people I thought might know how to reach him with no success but I did not expect his obituary to pop up tonight when I googled his name! I have been a friend of John and Prim for over 40 years! I remember how thrilled and proud he was to finally meet you and how much he loved you and his precious Grandchildren! The last time I spoke to him was when our mutual friend, Alice, died and I asked him, “John if anything ever happens to you, how will we know?” I am very sorry to learn about his death this way. I had been doing name searches, googled your name, tried to find his old friend Melvin to see if he had any information, and was shocked when I googled him and his obituary popped up! You have my deepest condolences and that of several of our co-workers too! We did not know that he had passed. May God comfort you with sweet memories of your Dad. I am so glad you found each other and that he was able to realize his dream of moving to Arizona to be with you and the Grands. I would love to talk to you.
Dana Stewart says:
October 6, 2020
Dear Tyrone, almost one year has passed sice your Dad made the transition.. I know the grief has been deep, for you and the family. I felt blessed I was able to meet him a couple of times… and both times I laughed out loud, very funny man full of life. Thinking of you as the anniversary is approaching. Sending you love and hugs. God Bless x